Can I make these with whole wheat dough?

Absolutely! Whole wheat pizza dough works just fine, though the texture will be slightly denser. If you're using whole wheat, you might want to let it rest a bit longer at room temperature before shaping.

What if I don't have marinara sauce?

No problem. Ranch dressing, garlic butter, or even a cheese dip all work beautifully. Pick whatever your family likes best for dipping.

Can kids help make these?

Definitely! This is a great recipe for little hands. Kids love rolling the dough and especially love using the scissors to create the bone shapes. Just supervise the oven parts, and you've got a fun Halloween activity that ends with a delicious snack.

How do I prevent the cheese from burning?

Keep a close eye during the last few minutes of baking. If the cheese starts browning too quickly, you can tent the breadsticks loosely with aluminum foil. Every oven is different, so trust your eyes more than the timer.

Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones: 10 Spooky Bites

Description

These Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones are a fun, cheesy, and easy-to-make snack that will delight guests at your Halloween party. Served with marinara sauce for a spooky dip!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb pizza dough
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Marinara sauce (for dipping)
All-purpose flour (for dusting)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and divide it into 10 equal parts.
Roll each piece into an 8-inch long rope, snip the ends, and pull apart to shape into bones.
Place the shaped dough on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each piece.
Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes, then add mozzarella cheese and bake for another 5-7 minutes until golden and melted.
Cool slightly and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

You can make these breadsticks ahead of time by shaping them and refrigerating for up to 4 hours before baking.
Add garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the butter for extra flavor.
If you don’t have marinara sauce, try ranch or garlic butter for dipping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Halloween Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 breadstick
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 300 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg